how loud is this drum? is it suitable for apartment living?
33581
This is only a practice pad. Imagine slapping your hand or a wooden spoon on a padded vinyl bar stool. That's about how loud it is.
33582
It's a practice pad, so it's pretty quiet. It's not as quiet as the rubber ones though, this one sounds about the same as would hitting a textbook with drumsticks.
33583
I have one of these Remo practice pads, and I don't like it because it is too loud (I gave it to my son). It wouldn't be too loud for an apartment (it probably won't annoy the neighbors). I just thought it was too loud for me. I didn't like listening to it while I practiced.I much prefer the RealFeel by Evans. It's made of rubber with a solid wood base, so it has very good bounce, and is much quieter than the Remo pad. The Evans is solid, with a really good feel to it. Mount it in a snare stand, and you have an extremely nice practice pad setup. The Evans costs more, but it's worth it. I felt the Remo was a waste of money. I have one of these Remo practice pads, and I don't like it because it is too loud (I gave it to my son). It wouldn't be too loud for an apartment (it probably won't annoy the neighbors). I just thought it was too loud for me. I didn't like listening to it while I practiced.I much prefer the RealFeel by Evans. It's made of rubber with a solid wood base, so it has very good bounce, and is much quieter than the Remo pad. The Evans is solid, with a really good feel to it. Mount it in a snare stand, and you have an extremely nice practice pad setup. The Evans costs more, but it's... » Read More I have one of these Remo practice pads, and I don't like it because it is too loud (I gave it to my son). It wouldn't be too loud for an apartment (it probably won't annoy the neighbors). I just thought it was too loud for me. I didn't like listening to it while I practiced.I much prefer the RealFeel by Evans. It's made of rubber with a solid wood base, so it has very good bounce, and is much quieter than the Remo pad. The Evans is solid, with a really good feel to it. Mount it in a snare stand, and you have an extremely nice practice pad setup. The Evans costs more, but it's worth it. I felt the Remo was a waste of money. « Show Less
33584
The closest thing I can say its as loud as maybe tapping in a Pringles potato chip container with pens. I think you should be ok for apartment living. I'm moving into a condo next year and I am still going to play on it.
754656
if it is in your kitchen and you have your bedroom door wide open you'll likely hear it (depending on the distance). The sound is a smooth constant sound though. Its not like a crazy rattling noise. The unit is great though. its not fancy it just works really well. the fan is obviously what circulates the air and dries things so efficiently. i bet there are some quiet ones that dont work very well. and there may be some quiet ones that work well, but probably no where near this price.
694512
I found it not as loud as my other sweeper, which I didn't think was bad at all (Eureka, Mac). However, I have a home. not an apartment. Hope that helps.
2183849
I have my drums in the basement of a 2 story traditional style home (i.e. the wife and kids are 2 floors away at night) and I can play my drums without waking them. I'd agree with G. Robert regarding the level of sound dampening.
1463304
Yes, especially if building is small. Thr sound will be push off glass and bounced back to drummer. It does get a little louder for drummer but the people facing drummer wiill nor here drums as ling as without a sheild. I use it ar church and its amazing, especially for price!
1425532
It's pretty loud. I have thin walls and I always have my tv or radio on when my roommate is home. She has never said anything about the sound, but I still like to be careful.
1940966
Yes. I bought it because I live in a second floor apartment and didn't want to disturb my neighbor downstairs. It's really quiet.
1701436
It's loud but not obnoxious, we use it in the bedroom and it does not effect the rest of the house.
2151363
Yes it will be loud enough. I would recommend the logitec UE mini boom over the solemate mini though.
618827
It's not bad. I have mine on a large area rug that's on a wood floor, and since it's not electric it's just the belt going around that you hear. Not sure how much you would hear on a lower level but I wouldn't think it would be very loud. I can't compare with an electric one since I've never had one.
298241
It is loud which is why I chose it..however if your neighbors will hear it really depend on how thin your walls are as well as where you have the timer located in your apt... so keep it on the lowest volume setting and keep it away from any shared walls and you should be fine.
1991631
not loud at all. I would use it indoors if we had a room big enough and tall enough
1398587
It's not super noisy but it's not whisper quiet either. I have mine in the living room, I don't know that it'd be good for running overnight in a bedroom. Also, I live in NYC and probably have a higher noise tolerance than people who live in rural or suburban areas.
1463551
It is still fairly loud. The lower setting isn't too loud but if you really want to move things, you'll probably need it on the higher setting and it's noticeably louder.
1185009
Well if you live with room-mates who would prefer some peace of mind this is what you might be aiming for but if you like your music really loud, you'd be better off looking for something more powerful. This worked for me and is plenty loud.
40149
Absolutely. Very loud for the size of the unit. I have used this model in a 3000 square foot kitchen and it can be heard very well.
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My roomate knows all of specs. It's a solid machine though. It's noisy at times, but keep it on low while you have guests and/or watching TV. Auto while out of the house/apartment.